Section 1 - Introduction To Phlebotomy Flashcards
1
Q
What is Polycythemia Vera characterized by?
A
A high red blood cell count
2
Q
What are the most common practices of phlebotomy?
A
Extraction of blood for donation, testing the substances within it, other medical uses
3
Q
What is therapeutic phlebotomy?
A
Extracting large volumes of blood to bring specific values in the blood line
4
Q
What is the concept behind bloodletting?
A
To rid the body of excess fluids, which were believed to be infected
5
Q
What does the red stripe on the barbers pole represent?
A
Blood
6
Q
What were some early tools used for phlebotomy?
A
Suction cup devices, lancets, leeches
